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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2013-05-08

Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Forks Due to Fall Hazard

Is my product affected?

Surly Pugsley Bicycle Forks

  • Brand Aprebic Industry Co. Ltd., of Taiwan
  • Brand Surly Bikes, of Bloomington, Minn., a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products, Inc.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Surly is recalling certain Pugsley bicycle forks made of tubular chromoly steel that can bend above the disc brake mount, creating a fall hazard to riders. The recall affects 100mm and 135mm fork models with specific date codes stamped on the steerer tube: 2012 03 20 for the 100mm forks and 2012 06 19 for the 135mm forks. These forks were sold individually with model numbers FK3175, FK3181, or FK0706, and were also included as original equipment on 2013 model year complete bicycles with model numbers FM3110-3114, FM3175-79, BK3110-14, and BK3175-79.

Consumers who own bicycles with these recalled Surly Pugsley forks should immediately stop using them and contact a Surly dealer for a free inspection and replacement fork or a full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

The bicycle fork can bend above the disc brake mount, posing a fall hazard to the rider.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using bicycles equipped with the recalled Surly bicycle fork and contact a Surly dealer for a free inspection and replacement or a full refund.

Details from the source

This recall involves Surly Pugsley 100mm and 135mm bicycle forks made of tubular chromoly steel. "Surly" is printed on both legs of the fork. "Pugsley" is printed on the fork's packaging and on the frame of bikes with the recalled forks. Surly Pugsley 100mm bicycle forks were sold individually only. They are black, have triple water bottle mounts on each side, rack/fender mounts on the top and bottom and have date code 2012 03 20 stamped on the steerer tube. Surly Pugsley 135mm bicycle forks were sold individually and as part of 2013 model year complete bicycles. The 135mm forks are black, yellow or red and are stamped with date code 2012 06 19 on the steerer tube. Model number FK3175, FK3181 or FK0706 is printed on the packaging for forks sold individually. Surly Pugsley bicycle models FM3110-3114, FM3175-79, BK3110-14 and BK3175-79 were sold with the recalled forks as original equipment. The bicycle's model number is printed on the bicycle's packaging.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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